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Omar Kelly breaks down the formula the Dolphins must follow to put together a winning season before revisiting Miami's decision to draft Kadyn Proctor over local standout Rueben Bain. The guys discuss the different ways the pick could ultimately be judged, noting that if Bain develops into a star, it could reflect poorly on the Dolphins' new regime. The conversation wraps up with a broader discussion on the importance of consistently hitting on first-round draft picks and how those selections can shape a franchise's future.
Hour 2 features World Cup and Marlins discussion before Omar Kelly and the crew look at the Dolphins' offseason. Omar outlines the formula for Miami to put together a winning season and revisits the team's decision to draft Kadyn Proctor over local standout Rueben Bain, discussing how the pick could be viewed if Bain develops into a star. The conversation expands into a broader debate about the importance of first-round picks, with Omar arguing that finding impact players throughout the draft matters more than hitting on early selections. The hour also includes a heartfelt discussion about the tragedy of David Samson losing his daughter to brain cancer and the importance of the Dolphins Cancer Challenge in raising money for cancer research.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 loss to the Royals to start their 4-game series as the bats are cold once again. Plus your mailbag questions on Bucs' Reuben Bain Jr. plus Baker Mayfield and Vita Vea's contracts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Show Notes: The conversation opens with an overview of the consulting market, mentioning the impact of interest rates, private equity, and AI on the industry. Chad shares his background, including his career at Deloitte Consulting, Bain, and Charles Aris, and the focus of his strategy recruiting practice. Chad explains the shift in Charles Aris's business from Fortune 500 strategy placements to private equity and portfolio companies. He details the types of roles his team places, including general strategy, chief of staff, transformation, and integration roles. Four Phases in the Consulting Industry Chad highlights the growth of private equity and its impact on the consulting market, including the increase in demand for consulting services. Chad outlines the four phases the consulting market has gone through over the past 24 months: downturn, rebound, downturn, and growth. Chad explains the impact of higher interest rates and tariffs on the consulting market, leading to reduced investments and consulting services. AI Growth Phase Chad discusses the rebound in 2025 due to lower interest rates and private equity adapting to the new normal. He highlights the current growth phase driven by AI and the understaffing of consulting firms due to previous downsizing. Chad emphasizes the candidate-driven market and the increased demand for consulting services, particularly in AI and go-to-market initiatives. Private Equity Chad identifies private equity and services firms (white and blue collar) as the two primary industries with high demand for consulting services. Chad explains the growth of private equity and its focus on due diligence and value creation initiatives. Chad discusses the impact of AI on due diligence, including commercial, operational, and technology due diligence. He highlights the demand for consulting services in white and blue collar services firms, driven by private equity investments. Areas of High Demand Chad transitions to discussing functional areas with high demand, starting with AI. Chad identifies AI as the number one functional area with high demand, focusing on increasing productivity and refocusing employees on high-value interactions. Chad explains the two types of AI consultants: AI strategists and AI implementers, and their roles in AI enablement. Chad discusses the importance of AI in various consulting projects and the need for consultants to embrace AI. Chad highlights the demand for go-to-market consulting initiatives, including CRM redesign, sales process redesign, and AI-powered territory optimization. Chad emphasizes the importance of understanding AI from a go-to-market perspective and the increasing demand for AI expertise. The Role of Transformation Consultants in PE Chad shares two AI use cases: an AI tool for a large international bank to automate research tasks and an AI sales planning platform for a pharmaceutical organization. Chad explains how AI automates repetitive tasks, allowing humans to focus on high-value interactions. Chad discusses the role of transformation consultants in private equity, emphasizing the need for a track record of getting things done, strong EQ, and analytical skills. Chad highlights the importance of influencing without direct authority and the analytical competencies required for transformation roles. Maximizing Opportunities Chad provides tips for client development with private equity firms, recommending reaching out to portfolio operations teams and deal partners. Chad identifies supply chain optimization and manufacturing footprint optimization as areas with declining demand due to the shift towards growth initiatives. Chad emphasizes that while some areas may have softened, there is still demand in most specialties. Chad discusses the relatively easy process of filling board roles and the limited demand for board searches. Chad advises independent consultants on positioning themselves to transition back to global firms, recommending reaching out to former colleagues and partners. Chad concludes by encouraging consultants to embrace AI and stay updated with market trends to maximize their opportunities. Timestamps: 03:48: Chad Oakley's Introduction 23:14: Market Overview 31:08: Consulting Market Phases and Current Trends 39:47: Industries and Functions with High Demand 47:19: AI and Go-to-Market Consulting Demand 55:24: AI Use Cases and Transformation Roles 1:03:43: Declining Demand Areas and Board Roles This episode on Umbrex: https://umbrex.com/unleashed/651-current-state-of-the-consulting-market-in-2026/ Unleashed is produced by Umbrex, which has a mission of connecting independent management consultants with one another, creating opportunities for members to meet, build relationships, and share lessons learned. Learn more at www.umbrex.com. *AI generated timestamps and show notes.
June 18, 2026 Why Small Business Beats the Corporate Ladder w/ Matt Moldenhauer – DT 452 Matt Moldenhauer is a Partner at Elmore Companies and a former Bain & Company consultant who left the 34th floor of a Chicago high-rise to run a logging company in rural South Carolina. He walked away from the corporate ladder the same year he was offered everything it promised — and spent seven years building one of the fastest-growing logging and wood supply companies in the region. He reveals why small business is the most underrated vehicle for building wealth in America — and why the construction industry is sitting on one of the biggest untapped acquisition opportunities in the country. Follow Matt on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-moldenhauer-16b92411/ Learn more about Elmore Companies at: https://elmorecompanies.com/ Want to better develop your civil construction workforce and leaders? Check out BuildWitt Improve! https://buildwitt.com Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we get expert view on the ongoing, historic tech wave. Ravi Vijayaraghavan, head of APAC Technology & Cloud Services practice at Bain and Company, offers a wide range of insights, starting with the implication of the unprecedented scale of capital spending on AI build-out taking place presently. We compare this tech cycle with past ones, consider sectors that are in vogue (hardware) and that are not (software). Ravi shares his observations on the state of high tech in China, US, North Asia, South-East Asia, and South Asia. We also discuss various moon-shot ideas at the frontier of tech. We conclude with the ethics of AI, and regulatory implications. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What if the biggest problem in marketing isn't your message, your targeting, or your budget? What if it's the map you're using?For more than a century, marketers have relied on funnels, customer journeys, and pipeline stages to explain how people buy.The problem?People don't move in straight lines.In this Sharp Cut, Marc and Vassilis unpack why buying behaviour looks far more like a messy search pattern than a carefully planned journey. Drawing on research from Ehrenberg-Bass, Google, WPP, Oxford, James Hankins, Gartner, Bain, and the LinkedIn B2B Institute, they explore why most consumer decisions are made before shopping begins and why so many B2B deals stall after the buying process has already started.Along the way, they tackle the real purpose of the funnel, the limits of customer journey mapping, the hidden role of buying committees, and why the pipeline may be better at reporting decisions than helping people make them.In this episode:Why the traditional funnel continues to surviveWhat the Consumer Decision Journey got right—and wrongThe surprising finding that 84% of purchases favor brands consumers already lean towardWhy "good enough" beats "best" more often than marketers realizeThe difference between consumer and B2B buying behaviorHow buying committees create friction inside organizationsWhy 40-60% of qualified B2B deals end in no decisionThe pipeline's real purposeWhy probability may be a better model than journeysThe funnel is a useful reporting tool. It just isn't a very good theory of human behaviour.Takeaways:Success in marketing is often misrepresented as a straight line.The consumer decision journey is more complex than traditional models suggest.Buyers often choose brands they are already leaning towards before shopping.The funnel oversimplifies the buying process, leading to ineffective strategies.Fear of making the wrong decision can paralyze B2B buyers.Satisficing is a common behavior where buyers settle for 'good enough'.Mental and physical availability are crucial for influencing buyer decisions.The traditional funnel model is outdated and needs to be rethought.Understanding buyer behavior requires acknowledging the chaos of the decision-making process.Marketers should focus on building frameworks based on real consumer behavior rather than idealized models.Chapters:Chapters00:00 - Introduction02:48 - The Complexity of the Consumer Decision Journey06:06 - The Limitations of Traditional Marketing Models08:49 - Understanding Buyer Behavior and Decision-Making11:59 - Rethinking the Marketing Funnel14:57 - The Role of Fear in B2B Buying Decisions17:53 - Building a Better Marketing Framework
Jason Y. Lee is the Founder and CEO of Jubilee Media, a digital media company with a mission to provoke real human conversation. Under his leadership, Jubilee has grown into one of the most recognizable digital-first media brands for Gen Z, reaching more than 380 million monthly views across platforms through flagship series including Middle Ground, Surrounded, Odd One Out, and Versus 1. Jubilee's format-driven content brings people with differing perspectives into direct dialogue on the issues shaping culture today. Jason also launched Nectar, Jubilee's sister channel and mobile app focused on love and dating, and executive produced the documentary Accepted, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and was nominated for a News and Documentary Emmy Award in 2023. Prior to founding Jubilee, Jason was a consultant at Bain & Company and graduated with honors from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School.
In this episode, Alexa is joined by researcher, musician and founder of The F-List, Vick Bain, for an important conversation about gender equality in the UK music industry. Drawing on her PhD research and years of experience, Vick explores the barriers that women and gender-diverse musicians continue to face, from pay gaps and career progression to representation, discrimination and the realities of building a sustainable career in music. It's a thought-provoking discussion that challenges assumptions, shares the evidence behind the headlines, and asks what role we can play in creating a more inclusive future for the artists we teach. Just to let you know some listeners may find some of the topics discussed distressing - take a pause, and we will be right there waiting when you're ready. WHAT'S IN THIS PODCAST? 1:28 About Vick's PhD: Women's Careers in the UK Music Industry 2:02 What are some of the biggest gender inequality issues currently? 5:50 Age discrimination and pay gap statistics 15:55 The ‘what about Adele' question 25:06 Where are women missing? 27:13 What happens when women ‘over-represent' in a field? 29:44 Being a freelancer 32:57 The red flags 36:11 Political landscapes 40:15 The F-List About the presenter HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS The UK Music Diversity Taskforce Musicians Union Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.263 The Creative Juggle: Singer, Songwriter and Teacher Musician Census of 2024 Government pay gap reports Intellectual Property Office Gov Misogyny in Music PRS for music Independent Society of Musicians Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.117 The ISM: What Singers and Singing Teachers Need to Know Reform Our Contract With You ABOUT THE GUEST Vick Bain is an EDI and Research Consultant with nearly 30 years' experience in the music and creative industries. Formerly CEO of the Ivors Academy and Past President of the Independent Society of Musicians, she now leads a consultancy specialising in strategic research, impact evaluation, and diversity and inclusion. A Henley Business School MBA graduate, Vick is completing a PhD at Queen Mary University of London on women's careers in music. She is the Founder of The F-List for Music CIC, a not-for-profit supporting women and gender diverse musicians across the UK and serves as a board director of the ISM. Her clients include IMPALA, Counterculture, Beggars Group, UK Music, Beatport and Attitude is Everything. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and Companion of LIPA - appointed by Sir Paul McCartney - she is included in both the Music Week Women in Music Roll of Honour and the BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour Music Industry Powerlist. Vick trained as a classical singer in the early 1990s, holding Grade 8 singing, an HND in Classical Music (Voice) and a BA in Performing Arts. She recorded and performed with experimental artist Rapoon, sang for many years with the London Bulgarian Choir – during whose time they were runners-up in the BBC Choir of the Year and performed alongside numerous pop and rock acts. She recently joined a Cornish choir, continuing a lifelong relationship with singing. Website The F List Instagram LinkedIn
Cette semaine, on façonne la culture !Pour écouter le 5ème Quart d'Heure et profiter de tout notre contenu exclusif, abonnez-vous par ici : https://5emequartdheure.supercast.comAbonnez-vous à 4 Quarts d'Heure sur votre plateforme préférée : https://tr.ee/MEaR8W9S9GCet épisode a été enregistré au studio Apple à Paris, dans le cadre de la première édition du nouveau programme En Résidence d'Apple Podcasts.En Résidence, c'est une initiative éditoriale à travers laquelle Apple Podcasts souhaite mettre en avant les créateurs et créatrices qui façonnent la culture.Les ups et les downs :Le down de Camille : s'inspirer de Catherine IILe up de Louise : chiner de la musique incrLe rollercoaster de Marie-Anna : être rattrapée par son passéLe up d'Alix : soutenir des meufs incrEt retrouvez notre invitée Marie-Anna sur instagramDans cet épisode, on parle de : Ces séries : The boroughs ; The GreatCes artistes musicales incr : Ari Lennox avec Shea Butter Babu & Vacancy ; 1515 avec Mārara ;Trente Deux ft. Encore une autre dans The Hnina Remixtape ; Chris Rainbow avec White trailsCes artistes incr : Axelle Masliah avec sa pièce Louison et Monsieur Molière ; Tessnime Rami avec 20h02 que vous pouvez soutenirSuivez-nous sur Instagram :4 Quarts d'Heure : @4quartsdheureLouise : @petrouchka_Alix : @alixmrtnCamille : @camille.lorenteL'équipe de prod :Au montage vidéo Alphonse GausslinAu mixage et à la prod ZuAux réseaux Coline Jamait Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
(Esta es la segunda parte de una entrevista que hemos arrancado en inglés y publicado en el canal en inglés el pasado 9 de junio. Aún así tiene vida propia e independiente: hemos entrado en mayor profundidad en el análisis del software generado con agentes IA y en gran medida apoyado sobre librerías de código abierto o componentes reutilizables).Malcolm Bain es solicitor inglés y abogado en España. Ha trabajado como abogado especializado en IT /IP durante los últimos 20 años, con especialización en licencias de software, código abierto, transferencia de tecnología y protección de datos. En 2006, conjuntamente con su socio Manuel Martínez fundó id-law partners como boutique de IP e ICGT y en mayo de 2018 se incorporaron a Across Legal.Además de su actividad profesional asesorando a emprendedores, empresas privadas, sector público y proyectos de código abierto, Malcolm es miembro de la Free Software Foundation Europe y ASTP, profesor asociado de derecho en la Universidad de Barcelona, mentor en Tecniospring Industry y otros programas para emprendedores y ponente habitual en conferencias y seminarios de este ámbito.Referencias:* Malcolm Bain en Across Legal* Malcolm Bain en LinkedIn* Monkey selfie copyright dispute (Wikipedia)* Directiva (UE) 2019/790 sobre copyright y derechos relativos en el mercado único digital* Informe sobre Copyright e Inteligencia Artificial (UK Intellectual Property Office)* Stability AI largely wins UK court battle against Getty Images over copyright and trademark (AP News, noviembre 2025)* US Copyright Office: Copyright Registration Guidance: Works Containing Material Generated by Artificial Intelligence (2023)* German Court Rules OpenAI Infringed Song Lyrics in Europe's First Major AI Music Ruling (noviembre 2025)* Jakob Plesner: Copyright Exceptions for Generative AI (Masters of Privacy, October 2023).(NOTA: La primera parte de esta conversación está disponible en el canal en inglés de Masters of Privacy). This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mastersofprivacy.com/subscribe
The following article of the Tech industry is: 'AI, Discovery, and the New Challenge for Brands' by Jordi Ciuró, Partner, Bain & Company.
Marida nous dévoile ce qui est meilleur entre les vacances à l'extérieur ou à la maison, Ann-Ma nous raconte son expérience magasinage de maillot de bain, Guillaume se questionne sur les cadeaux de profs et Nancy Doyon nous aide à ouvrir la discussion avec nos ados sur la consommation d'alcool.
Tu listes tes livrables : 3 appels, des templates, un suivi, une méthode éprouvée. Elles hochent la tête, te disent que c'est sérieux, te disent qu'elles vont réfléchir. Et elles ne reviennent pas.Pendant ce temps, une autre consultante vend deux fois plus cher, avec à peu près la même offre, sans avoir à se justifier. Pourquoi ?Parce qu'elle ne vend pas à la même cliente. Elle ne vend pas au même étage.Dans cet épisode du Performance Lab, je te donne un cadre stratégique appuyé sur 30 ans de recherche en comportement du consommateur : les 3 étages d'une offre désirable. Le décalage entre ce que tu marketes et ce qui déclenche réellement la décision d'achat.Spoiler : c'est rarement ce que tu crois.Ce que tu vas comprendre dans cet épisode :→ Pourquoi lister tes livrables (même bien) est exactement ce qui empêche tes prospectes de dire oui→ Les 3 niveaux de bénéfice qui structurent toute décision d'achat→ Comment Peloton, Nike et Starbucks vendent à 10x leur valeur fonctionnelle (et ce que ça change pour ton offre)→ Les 3 vraies raisons pour lesquelles les femmes expertes restent bloquées à parler de ce qu'elles font, jamais de ce qu'elles transforment→ Le test des 3 questions pour diagnostiquer à quel étage ton offre communique aujourd'hui___________Retrouve-moi sur Instagram : @getyourcom (https://www.instagram.com/getyourcom/)__________Les sources mentionnées dans l'épisode :Bain & Company — Elements of Value (HBR, sept. 2016, Almquist/Senior/Bloch) : framework de 30 éléments sur 4 niveaux, 30 ans de recherche, données sur le lien entre niveaux atteints et croissanceClayton Christensen — Jobs to Be Done : "les gens n'achètent pas un produit, ils embauchent une solution pour faire un job "Russell Belk (1988) — Possessions and the Extended Self : référence académique sur le self via la consommationSirgy — Self-congruity theory : on achète ce qui colle à notre "ideal self"
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Tu as déjà eu envie de tout remettre en question parce qu'une offre ne se vendait pas comme prévu ?Changer de cible. Changer d'offre. Repartir de zéro.Dans cette Minute Marine, je te raconte un échange avec une entrepreneure qui traversait exactement cette situation… et une réflexion que ça m'a inspirée sur notre rapport à l'échec, à la vente et aux nouvelles idées qui arrivent parfois au "bon" moment.Et si le problème n'était pas l'offre elle-même, mais autre chose ? La prospection, par exemple. Ou tout simplement le manque de recul quand on est très investi dans ce qu'on construit.Et toi, quand ça coince commercialement, tu as tendance à ajuster ce qui ne fonctionne pas… ou à jeter le bébé, l'eau du bain et la baignoire ?(Pour me répondre, envoie-moi un mp sur Linkedin
Koliko puta ste se nadali da je igrač ragbija na vašoj strani?Nula? Manje od nula? To je sasvim normalno, ali mi možemo nabrojati barem jednu osobu kojoj je taj broj viši od nula.INTRO:Koncept, režija i animacija: Maida Srabović @maidichemokidich Produkcija: TETRABOT @tetrabotstudio Vezeni elementi: Dora Voska @sarena.vranaPočastite nas kavom: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mjestozlocinaPodržite nas na Patreonu i otključajte ekskluzivni sadržaj: https://www.patreon.com/mjestozlocinaPratite nas na Instagramu: https://www.instagram.com/mjestozlocinapodcastPridružite nam se na Discordu: https://discord.gg/2NU9cprjMd
Send us Fan Mail5 people just landed offers at McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Deloitte, and L.E.K. We got them all in one room and asked them the same question: what actually worked?The real stuff – how many cases they did, how they networked, what they wish they'd done differently, and the misconceptions that almost cost them.Aisha did 50 cases her first recruiting cycle and didn't get the offer. She did 25 the second time and got it. That contrast says more than any framework guide will.You'll learn:Why quality beats volume in case prep – and what "quality" actually looks likeHow each of these 5 built their firm lists and network from scratchThe misconception every candidate walked in with (and when they figured out it was wrong)Resources:4 of the 5 panelists worked with an MC coach – learn more about Black Belt coachingNot sure if coaching is the right fit? Book a free 15-min call with Katie – she'll tell you where you standCreate a free MC account to start building your case prep foundationFree Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot BetterCreate a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.Connect With Management ConsultedCreate a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more
Ok, whoah. I hope you've all had a good day because this episode contains some of the darkest times for our boy, Rand! But we also get into some great callbacks, so there is always that!Perrin dips his toes back in the wolf dream while Faile has a small secret ceremony for the women who had to kill the brotherless who had helped them in Malden.Then it's time for sad things. Semirhage makes her final play on Rand and Min is caught in the crossfire. Things go real sideways.When the dust has settled, Rand is even more broken and he banishes Cadsuane from his sight with threat of death.Meanwhile, Gawyn arrives at Gareth Bryne's camp and gets a fresh cup of wake-the-hell-up from his former teacher.In the rebel camp Sheriam gets new orders from a masked Forsaken, and in the Tower Egwene tells Seaine to keep up the efforts of getting the Tower back together while she is locked away in a dungeon awaiting trial.And in our last chapter Aviendha finally picks up what the Wise Ones are putting down, and Shemerin tells the rebels why she is beahving like a non-Aes Sedai and how she got out of the city...But enough of that from me, tell us what YOU think about the events in these chapters by using any of the links below!X - @BloodAndAshPodBluesky - @bloodandashes.bsky.socialEmail - moritz@bloodandashespodcast.comYouTube - Blood and AshesFacebook - BloodAndAshesPodcastWeb - www.bloodandashespodcast.com (Now with voicemail capabilities!)Discord - Blood and Ashes (If the link doesn't work, drop me a message and I'll email you a fresh one)Merch - Blood and Ashes Merch! (If you send in some good ideas, we'll use them too!)Enjoy!Mo, Willie and Jody
Send us Fan MailMitali Jalan was told she couldn't break into consulting as a chartered accountant. She was told it was unlikely she'd land Bain as an international MBA student. She got the offers anyway.She worked at Deloitte India and Bain London, then sat on the other side of the table as a Bain interviewer. She's coached over 350 candidates and knows where people lose the offer.The thing she kept seeing? Candidates who spent weeks on case prep, walked in technically ready, and still didn't get it. The gap wasn't knowledge.We cover:How to recruit for a firm in a country that isn't yoursWhy "nice" is not a soft factor at Bain – and how to train for itWhat made Mitali stop reading a CV in secondsHow to track your prep so you're fixing the right things, not just logging casesResources:Work with Mitali directlyReady to break into MBB? Black Belt is the case prep program for serious candidatesBook a free 15-minute call with Katie to map out your pathFree Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot BetterCreate a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.Connect With Management ConsultedCreate a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more
We are revisiting the AI-copyright interplay for the first time in nearly three years. Copyright remains very relevant to our sphere of interest, not least because the EU AI Act specifically points at EU copyright law with regards to training data and transparency requirements for AI models.Malcolm Bain is an English solicitor and Spanish abogado. He has worked as an Information Technology and Intellectual Property lawyer over the last 20 years, with a specialisation in technology licensing, open source software and content, technology transfer and privacy. In 2006, together with his partner Manuel Martínez, he founded his own firm “id-law partners” as a boutique specialized in IP and ICT. In May 2018, both incorporated this firm into Across Legal.In addition to his professional activity advising entrepreneurs, private companies, public administrations and open source projects, Malcolm is a member of the Free Software Foundation Europe and ASTP, associate professor of law at the University of Barcelona, mentor in Tecniospring Industry and other programs for entrepreneurs and frequent speaker at conferences and seminars in the field of ICTs and entrepreneurship in the digital world.References:* Malcolm Bain at Across Legal* Malcolm Bain on LinkedIn* Monkey selfie copyright dispute (Wikipedia)* Directive (EU) 2019/790 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on copyright and related rights in the Digital Single Market and amending Directives 96/9/EC and 2001/29/EC* Report on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence (UK Intellectual Property Office)* Stability AI largely wins UK court battle against Getty Images over copyright and trademark (AP News, November 2025)* US Copyright Office: Copyright Registration Guidance: Works Containing Material Generated by Artificial Intelligence (2023)* German Court Rules OpenAI Infringed Song Lyrics in Europe's First Major AI Music Ruling (November 2025)* Jakob Plesner: Copyright Exceptions for Generative AI (Masters of Privacy, October 2023).* (NOTE: The second part of this conversation was recorded in Spanish and is available in our separate Masters of Privacy ES channel.) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mastersofprivacy.com/subscribe
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Mina is joined by K^2 after 4 years to discuss LGBTQIA+ representation in Kpop today.LINKS:DDing DongDding Dong - DonateK-Pop Star Holland Explains Why He Had To Come Out [British Vogue]K-pop singer Bain of Just B comes out during US concert [BBC]25 years apart, one fight: Queer icons on shattering Korea's closet [Korea Times]2AM's Jo Kwon Shares Thoughts On Gender And More [Soompi]Landmark ruling finds South Korea military illegally discharged a transgender soldier [NPR]OnlyOneOf evokes LGBTQ+ and Latin pride [AMNY]Discovering Love and Affirmation in OnlyOneOf [Fandomentals]'Genderless' K-pop band XLOV breaks boundaries by being themselves [Korea Joongang]XLOV's WUMUTI on the group's genderless concept [X]XLOV interview XG's Cocona Came Out as Nonbinary, and Fans Are Seeing Themselves in His Scars [teenvogue]XG changes name after a singer came out as transmasculine, nonbinary [OUT]Interview: JUSTB on Finding Their Unique Sound and Carving Their Space in the K-Pop Industry [Broadway World]“It's Written On My Skin” The Ephemeral She As An Allegory For The Other Self: On Park Seonghwa Of ATEEZ's “Skin” MV [Her Campus]
Send us Fan MailEvery week we hear the same question from candidates: Is AI going to gut consulting before I can break in?Short answer: No.Longer answer: The model is changing fast, and you need to know what's shifting and what isn't.Arda Ecevit spent over 13 years at Deloitte, Strategy&, and Bain before co-founding NexStrat AI. He sat down with Namaan to talk about what AI is doing to consulting – and the parts of the job it can't touch.What AI is taking off the junior consultant's plateThe skills that still get you hired (and promoted) at MBBWhy MBB is still worth joining, even with AI doing more junior analyst workWhere partners and clients still need humans in the roomResources:Try NexStrat AI free for 14 days, then 50% off your first month with code MC50OFF – click hereConnect with Arda on LinkedInLand your consulting offer – join Black Belt for 1:1 coaching from MBB advisorsBook a 15-min strategy call with KatieFree Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot BetterCreate a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.Connect With Management ConsultedCreate a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more
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This episode is such an encouraging conversation about photography, money, and building a life that actually feels good. I sat down with photographer and business coach Mycah Bain to talk about financial freedom, mindset shifts, creating wealth without guilt, and why getting support in your business can completely change your life.Mycah shares how she grew her photography business into a multi-six-figure studio with a team of 10 women, all while creating more freedom, more peace, and more opportunity for herself and others. We also dive into money blocks, gratitude, investing, retirement, generosity, and the importance of women feeling empowered to build real wealth.This conversation felt equal parts practical, inspiring, and deeply honest.In This EpisodeWhy women deserve to build wealth and financial freedomThe mindset shifts that helped Mycah grow her businessHow hiring help creates more peace, energy, and profitMoney blocks photographers often struggle withGratitude practices that can change your relationship with moneySimple ways to start planning for long-term financial freedomWhy generosity and wealth can beautifully coexistFree GiftMycah created a free money mindset resource for photographers: mycahbain.com/money She's also offering complimentary one-on-one chats for a limited number of listeners. Email her and mention Luci. hello@mycahbain.comMemorable Takeaway“One moment of gratitude can completely shift your relationship with money.”This episode is a beautiful reminder that money doesn't have to feel scary, selfish, or overwhelming. It can be a tool for freedom, generosity, creativity, and building the life you truly want.Connect with Photography Business Coach Luci Dumas: Website Email: luci@lucidumas.comInstagram FacebookYouTubeNew episodes drop every week — make sure to subscribe so you never miss an inspiring guest or a powerful solo episode designed to help you grow your photography business.
Mark Pincus is the creator behind Farmville and Words with Friends. He built Zynga into one of the biggest gaming companies in the world and helped shape the early era of social products on the internet. In this conversation, he breaks down how great founders spot winning ideas early, why most startups build the wrong thing, and how products become part of people's daily lives. He shares lessons from building Zynga, missing the opportunity behind social networking before Facebook took off, navigating platform risk during Zynga's explosive growth, and rebuilding his confidence after major failures. You'll learn how to test ideas faster, what separates products people try from products people love, how to avoid “death by compromise” as a founder, and why the best builders stay obsessed with what users actually want. + Members get the longer, extended version of this conversation, with additional content not included in the public release. Join Now. + +Pre-order Life at the Speed of Play: Launch Products People Love! ------ Timestamps: (00:00) The Principles of Great Products (01:34) How to Test if Your Idea Has "Heat" (04:02) Falling Out with His Father (06:14) Early Career Fails (09:27) The Presentation that Kicked him out of Bain (12:04) The Book of Life System for Making Strategic Decisions (17:56) Why Your Instincts are Good and Your Ideas are Bad (22:29) Copying is the Key to Great Product Design (23:22) System for Building Great Products (24:05) How to Use "Proven Better New" to Build Ideas (27:39) Why Deconstruction Leads to Better Products (29:33) All Founders Go Through This (35:14) How Zynga Changed Social Gaming (37:25) Pitching Zynga to Steve Jobs (40:36) The Fatal Mistake Founders Make (41:24) The Fight Between Peter Thiel and Sequoia (43:03) The Explosion of Farmville (45:45) Zynga's Near-Death Experience on Facebook (48:36) Why Failure Machines Reveal Your Best Ideas (49:28) The Thing that Almost Killed Words with Friends (53:05) Why the Minimum Viable Product Approach is Hurting You (54:03) Building Fast is More Important than Building Right (56:19) How Zynga Missed Their Instagram Moment (58:50) Your Company Should Be a Democratic Dictatorship (1:02:25) How to Build a Meritocracy in Your Company (1:03:44) Jeff Bezos' Invaluable Management Trick (1:05:25) Bezos Hack: Scaling Leadership with Tech Assistants ------ Newsletter: The Brain Food newsletter delivers actionable insights and thoughtful ideas every Sunday. It takes 5 minutes to read, and it's completely free. Learn more and sign up at fs.blog/newsletter ------ Follow Shane Parrish: X: https://x.com/shaneparrish Insta: https://www.instagram.com/farnamstreet/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-parrish-050a2183/ Follow Mark Pincus LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markpincus/ X: https://x.com/markpinc ------ Thank you to the sponsors for this episode: +CoinShares: Delivering Reason to Digital Asset Investing. https://coinshares.com/ +Granola AI, The AI notepad for people in back-to-back meetings: https://www.granola.ai/shane Check out the Granola Notes HeyGen is a message-first AI video platform that helps people and AI agents turn ideas into professional video in minutes. Try for free at https://www.heygen.com/ Join the salty rebellion: https://drinklmnt.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The AI Breakdown: Daily Artificial Intelligence News and Discussions
As OpenAI and Anthropic move toward IPOs, NLW looks at the growing fight over who gets access to AI's financial upside, from Google's massive equity raise to Bernie Sanders' proposal for a public stake in frontier labs. In the headlines: Nvidia's personal AI computer push, Meta's AI pendant plans, an Instagram hijacking exploit, Bain's warning on AI ROI, and Walmart's token limits.Brought to you by:KPMG – Research from KPMG and the University of Texas at Austin shows the highest-impact AI users treat AI like a reasoning partner — and those skills can be taught at scale. Learn more at kpmg.com/us/SophisticatedOutsystems - Stop wondering how AI will change your business and start building the agents that will lead it - http://outsystems.com/Scrunch - The AI customer experience platform - https://scrunch.com/Zenflow Work - Agents for knowledge work - https://zenflow.free/Blitzy - Want to accelerate enterprise software development velocity by 5x? https://blitzy.com/AssemblyAI - The best way to build Voice AI apps - https://www.assemblyai.com/briefRobots & Pencils - Cloud-native AI solutions that power results https://robotsandpencils.com/The AI Daily Brief helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI. Subscribe to the podcast version of The AI Daily Brief wherever you listen: https://pod.link/1680633614Our Newsletter is BACK: https://aidailybrief.beehiiv.com/Interested in sponsoring the show? sponsors@aidailybrief.ai
If your company delivers great products, excellent service, and competitive pricing, why are customers still treating you like a commodity? Many construction and building material companies believe they're creating value, yet struggle to explain exactly why customers choose them over competitors. As markets soften and pricing pressure increases, leaders who fail to articulate their true value often get pulled into a race to the bottom. In this episode, Bradley Hartmann explores Bain & Company's Elements of Value Pyramid and reveals why customers frequently buy for reasons far beyond price, product quality, or innovation. In this episode you will How to identify the specific forms of value that make customers more loyal and less price-sensitive. Why ease of doing business, risk reduction, expertise, and confidence often matter more than lower pricing. Five practical leadership questions that help uncover hidden value, strengthen differentiation, and improve margins. Listen now to discover how understanding and communicating your unique value can help you win stronger customer relationships, command better margins, and avoid competing solely on price. Click HERE to download the B2B Elements of Value Pyramid or HERE for the interactive website by Bain. At Bradley Hartmann & Company, we help construction teams improve sales, leadership, and communication by reducing miscommunication, strengthening teamwork, and bridging language gaps between English and Spanish speakers. To learn more about our product offerings, visit bradleyhartmannandco.com. The Construction Leadership Podcast dives into essential leadership topics in construction, including strategy, emotional intelligence, communication skills, confidence, innovation, and effective decision-making. You'll also gain insights into delegation, cultural intelligence, goal setting, team building, employee engagement, and how to overcome common culture problems—whether you're leading a crew or managing an entire organization. Have topic ideas or guest recommendations? Contact us at info@bradleyhartmannandco.com. New podcasts are dropped every Tuesday and Thursday. This episode is brought to you by The Construction Spanish Toolbox —the most practical way for construction teams to learn jobsite-ready Spanish in just minutes a day over 6 months.
In this week's MBA Admissions podcast we began by discussing the current state of the MBA admissions season. We are continuing to see MBA programs release their final decisions. This upcoming week, USC / Marshall, CMU / Tepper, London Business School, Arizona / Carey, Georgia / Terry and Georgia Tech / Scheller are releasing final decisions. Graham highlighted a Fridays from the Frontline feature from a Stern student discussing their super experience with Stern's Endless Frontier Labs program. This was then followed by a deep-dive career reports piece focused on the consulting industry for MBA graduates. Graham also noted a new admissions tip which focuses on classes that might be worth considering before starting an MBA. Graham continued with the Real Humans Alumni series. This week focuses on three alumni: McCombs / Pepsi, IESE / Accenture and Owen / Bain. For this week, for the candidate profile review portion of the show, Alex selected two ApplyWire entries and one DecisionWire entry. This week's first MBA admissions candidate is from India, and works at Bain. They also have links to family firm focused on pharmaceuticals. They have a 337 GRE score. This week's second MBA applicant is a veteran who has a 715 GMAT score and a 3.76 GPA from an Ivy League university. This week's final MBA candidate is deciding between McDonough and Anderson. This episode was recorded in Paris, France and Cornwall, England. It was produced and engineered by the fabulous Dennis Crowley in Philadelphia, USA. Thanks to all of you who've been joining us and please remember to rate and review this show wherever you listen!
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For twenty years, hearing the patient meant owning a Voice of Customer program. A survey, a tool, a dashboard you showed the board. On May 18, Qualtrics closed its 6.75 billion dollar acquisition of Press Ganey Forsta. The instrument the majority of U.S. hospitals use to hear their patients is now part of a cross-industry experience platform with its own roadmap. Chris Boyer and Reed Smith take that deal apart and ask who, inside the building, still works for the patient once the listening tool belongs to someone else. This is the third Touch Point in a row circling the same observation. TP485 argued digital equity is a clinical operations problem the health system can no longer outsource. TP487 argued the front door moved off the property. TP489 closes the pattern. The listening apparatus moved too. The episode argues marketing should stop being the collector of patient voice and become its advocate. Owning a program means making the signal presentable. Advocacy means being the named person accountable for the patient's voice surviving contact with a budget meeting. That role has a cost, and the episode names it plainly. If your health system would not fund a single internal advocate to carry the patient's voice into the room, you have already priced what that voice is worth to you. Mentions and links: Qualtrics, Qualtrics Acquires Healthcare Experience Leader Press Ganey Forsta for $6.75 Billion, PR Newswire, May 2026: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/qualtrics-acquires-healthcare-experience-leader-press-ganey-forsta-for-6-75-billion-302774876.html Becker's Hospital Review, Qualtrics completes $6.75B deal for Press Ganey, May 2026: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/digital-health/qualtrics-completes-6-75b-deal-for-press-ganey/ CMSWire, After Uncertainty, Qualtrics Closes Deal on $6.75B Press Ganey Forsta Acquisition, May 2026: https://www.cmswire.com/customer-experience/after-uncertainty-qualtrics-finalizes-6-75-billion-acquisition-of-press-ganey-forsta/ Healthcare IT News, Qualtrics eyes a data engine to predict the experiences patients want, May 2026: https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/qualtrics-eyes-data-engine-predict-experiences-patients-want AHA Center for Health Innovation, What the Qualtrics Acquisition of Press Ganey Forsta Will Mean for Health Care, October 2025: https://www.aha.org/aha-center-health-innovation-market-scan/2025-10-14-what-qualtrics-acquisition-press-ganey-forsta-will-mean-health-care Qualtrics, Synthetic Data for Market Research FAQ, February 2026: https://www.qualtrics.com/articles/strategy-research/synthetic-data-market-research/ b2b International, AI in Market Research: The Limitations of Synthetic Data, August 2025: https://www.b2binternational.com/publications/ai-in-market-research-the-limitations-of-synthetic-data/ Customer Experience Dive, How synthetic data might shape consumer research, November 2024: https://www.customerexperiencedive.com/news/synthetic-data-consumer-research-customer-journey-qualtrics/732408/ Bain & Company, How Synthetic Customers Bring Companies Closer to the Real Ones, June 2025: https://www.bain.com/insights/how-synthetic-customers-bring-companies-closer-to-the-real-ones/ CMS, HCAHPS: Patients' Perspectives of Care Survey, 2025: https://www.cms.gov/medicare/quality/initiatives/hospital-quality-initiative/hcahps-patients-perspectives-care-survey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Most career advice is a lie. In this raw solo episode of the BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech Podcast, Jeremy Au breaks down why self-help advice from successful business leaders is often self-serving, and what young founders, operators, and professionals across Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand, and Malaysia should actually pay attention to. Jeremy shares the hard-won lessons that schools and LinkedIn influencers will not teach you: the brutal tradeoffs hidden behind every "I wake up at 5am" story, why you must own your power without shame, and the dangerous trap of choosing your career outside-in instead of inside-out. He opens up about why he walked away from Bain & Company after two years and felt like a loser, only to learn a decade later that even the partners who "made it" wished they had taken the exit. You will also hear why being a small fish in a big pond is not a failure (and being a big fish in a small pond is not the goal), why sacrificing your health for your career is the dumbest tradeoff a young professional can make, and how choosing your own pain is the secret to a sustainable career. Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/choosing-your-career-path Get transcripts, startup resources & community discussions at https://www.bravesea.com WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VakR55X6BIElUEvkN02e TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyauz Twitter X : https://x.com/jeremyau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravesea English: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Bahasa Indonesia: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Chinese: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts #SoutheastAsia #VentureCapital #Podcast #CareerAdvice #StartupFounders #SingaporeStartups #SEATech 00:00 The Illusion of Self-Help and Success 00:52 Own Your Power (And Your Quirks) 02:13 Big Fish vs Small Fish in the Pond 03:56 Outside-In vs Inside-Out Motivations 05:05 Why I Left Bain & Company 06:44 Never Sacrifice Health for Wealth 07:39 Protect Your Relationships 08:01 Choose Your Pain 08:34 Outro
Nel giorno dell’enciclica “Magnifica Humanitas” di Papa Leone, cresce il dibattito sul potere delle Big Tech e delle oligarchie tecnologiche americane. Nel testo il Pontefice richiama il rischio di una nuova “torre di Babele” dominata dalla tecnologia senza giustizia e fraternità. Intanto al summit FutureProofSociety di Brescia Carlo Calenda attacca duramente le tecnopotenze Usa e Meta, accusando gli “oligarchi americani” di voler influenzare il futuro dell’Europa e criticando il rapporto tra le Big Tech e Donald Trump. Interviene Alessandro Plateroti, Direttore editoriale UCapital.comUe, 5 Paesi (tra cui l Italia) chiedono più protezione sui beni dalla CinaItalia, Francia, Spagna, Lituania e Olanda chiedono all’Unione europea di rafforzare gli strumenti di difesa del mercato unico contro protezionismo, dumping e sovraccapacità industriale, con un chiaro riferimento alla Cina. Nel documento circolato a Bruxelles i cinque Paesi denunciano la perdita di un milione di posti di lavoro industriali in Europa tra il 2019 e il 2025 e propongono più controlli, più indagini e modifiche normative per contrastare pratiche commerciali considerate elusive dei dazi europei. Il commento è di Fabio Scacciavillani, economista, editorialista Il Sole24 Ore.Cdp Equity, ok ad aumento della partecipazione in Nexi al 29,9%Il Cda di Cdp Equity ha deliberato la possibilità di incrementare la partecipazione in Nexi fino al 29,9%, escludendo però esplicitamente un’Opa. L’operazione prevede anche contratti derivati fino all’8% del capitale e punta, spiega Cdp, a sostenere l’evoluzione innovativa e industriale del gruppo dei pagamenti digitali, che processa 1.800 miliardi di euro di transazioni in oltre 25 Paesi. L’aumento della quota arriva in una fase delicata per Nexi, dopo il cambio di amministratore delegato e l’uscita dal capitale dei fondi Bain, Advent e Clessidra. Il commento è affidato a Celestina Dominelli, Il Sole 24Ore.Qualità della vita generazionale, la nuova mappa del benessere in Italia: a Firenze, Bolzano e Trieste i tre primatiPresentata al Festival dell’Economia di Trento la sesta edizione della Qualità della vita dei bambini, giovani e anziani del Sole 24 Ore, costruita su 60 indicatori territoriali. L’indagine misura servizi, opportunità, relazioni sociali e qualità della vita delle diverse fasce generazionali in un Paese segnato dalla crisi demografica e dalla desertificazione commerciale. Firenze guida la classifica dei bambini, Bolzano quella dei giovani e Trieste quella degli over 65. Dall’analisi emerge un’Italia ancora spaccata territorialmente, con il Sud spesso in coda alle graduatorie, mentre crescono il peso degli affitti, il consumo di antidepressivi e le difficoltà scolastiche rispetto al pre pandemia. Ne parliamo con Michela Finizio, Il Sole 24 Ore.
Hi all! This week's episode will be out Monday, 5/25 because of wacky early summer scheduling. In the meantime, enjoy a classico episode from our archive covering last season of Summer House...a simpler time...we may start re-releasing old eps occasionally as a fun lil blast from the past. Give it a listen if you're new!----------------------------------------------------------------------Julia and Drew are joined once again by 1440 Business and Finance Editor Phoebe Bain to discuss Season 9, Episode 3 of Summer House. The girls crack open an ice cold Loverboy and dish about Paige setting the stage for her next chapter, vacation house nightmares, Bailee reenacting Emma Cline's "The Guest," RIP Michelle Trachtenberg, and a surprisingly subdued Oscars. How fun is that! XOXO, Girls RoomFollow Girls Room on TikTok.Follow Drew on Twitter and Instagram.Follow Julia on Twitter and Instagram.Follow Phoebe on Twitter and Instagram.
Send us Fan MailMaile Dyer reviewed 400+ resumes as a Bain Manager. She was on the recruiting team, making the decisions on who got interviews.And she kept seeing the same 3 mistakes: structure, content, and formatting. Most candidates miss at least one. A lot of them miss all 3 — and they never find out why they never heard back.In this episode, Maile breaks down each mistake and tells you exactly how to fix it. Katie Neff joins to tie it back to your full recruiting strategy.You'll learn:The structure mistake that makes reviewers skip your strongest qualificationsWhy writing responsibilities instead of impact gets you screened out fastThe formatting signals that tell a consultant you lack attention to detailResources:Have your resume rebuilt by ex-consultants who know what MBB is looking for – join Black BeltNot sure where to start? Book 15 minutes with KatieFree Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot BetterCreate a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.Connect With Management ConsultedCreate a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more
Motivation and Inspiration Interviews with Professor of Perseverances
Davis Bain sustained a concussion in Air Force ROTC training that turned into Post-Concussion Syndrome. His injury has affected everything in his life from relationships to work to generally not feeling like himself. Despite this, he feels more alive than ever and is passionate about trying to help others who are also struggling with chronic conditions. He just finished writing Chronic Pain Warrior. Website: https://www.chronicpainwarrior.com/ You may also contact Professor of Perseverance through email, Jamesperduespeaks@comcast.net #chronicpain #overcomingadversity #perseverance #concussion
Andri Sadlak is a serial entrepreneur and Founding Head of Product & Strategy at Azoma, building AI-first commerce software for the age of agentic shopping. He's been an Amazon seller since 2017, exited his own brand, and co-founded ProductPinion. Today he's part of the team behind Amazon growth and AI visibility strategies for 8 and 9-figure brands like Mars, L'Oréal, and HP. He's one of the sharpest voices on Agentic Commerce, taking the world stage to break down how brands need to show up in the age of AI shopping assistants like Amazon Rufus, Walmart Sparky, and LLM search.Highlight Bullets> Here's a glimpse of what you would learn…. The evolution of e-commerce from traditional search engines to AI-powered answer and action engines.The rise of AI shopping assistants and their impact on consumer purchasing behavior.The integration of AI technologies by major companies like Amazon and OpenAI to enhance shopping experiences.The concept of generative commerce and how AI can autonomously complete purchases for consumers.The rapid adoption of AI tools and their influence on product research and decision-making.The importance of optimizing for AI algorithms in e-commerce, particularly on platforms like Amazon.The role of multi-modal understanding in AI, allowing it to interpret both text and images for better product recommendations.Strategies for sellers to optimize their listings for AI-driven systems, including managing Q&A sections and enhancing product images.The significance of external citations and media presence in building trust and credibility for AI recommendations.The future of e-commerce and the necessity for brands to adapt to AI-driven changes to maintain competitiveness.In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley interviews AI-driven e-commerce expert Andri Sadlak. They explore how AI is revolutionizing online shopping, focusing on Amazon's shift from traditional search to AI-powered answer and action engines like Rufus. Andri shares actionable strategies for brands to optimize product listings for AI, discusses the importance of image and Q&A optimization, and highlights the growing role of external citations. The episode offers practical tips for sellers to thrive in the new era of agent commerce, emphasizing the urgency of adapting to AI-driven changes in e-commerce.Here are the 3 action items that Josh identified from this episode:Optimize for BOTH Amazon algorithms Don't rely on just traditional keyword SEO—start optimizing for both Rufus/Cosmo (AI-driven discovery) and legacy search to stay competitive.Fix your existing listings first (quick wins) Update product images, backend fields, alt text, and listing details—these are fully within your control and can drive immediate impact.Focus on one high-impact priority: Cosmo optimization Ensure your product answers key customer questions clearly (front + backend). Nail the fundamentals first—everything else builds on this.Resources mentioned in this episode:Josh Hadley on LinkedIneComm Breakthrough ConsultingeComm Breakthrough PodcastEmail Josh Hadley: Josh@eCommBreakthrough.comTools and Technologies"Rufus": "00:02:02""ChatGPT": "00:06:01""Gemini": "00:09:33""Perplexity": "00:09:33""ProductPinion": "00:02:02""Cosmo": "00:21:04""Claude": "00:28:05""Amazon Rekognition": "00:36:30""AWS (Amazon Web Services)": "00:36:30""Azoma": "00:54:36"Studies and Reports"Accenture Study on AI Trust": "00:13:13""Bain and Company Research on AI Usage": "00:16:05""Amazon's Cosmo Paper": "00:30:32"Skills and Features"Skills for Claude": "00:28:41""A+ Content": "00:39:55"Websites"Amazon Seller Central": "00:38:14""Affiliates Media": "00:44:19""ecommbreakthrough.com": "00:54:58"Books"Building a StoryBrand": "00:54:11"Key Concepts"Listings 10, 20, and 30": "00:22:34""Optical Character Recognition (OCR)": "00:39:04"Episode SponsorThis episode is brought to you by eComm Breakthrough Consulting where I help seven-figure e-commerce owners grow to eight figures. I started my business in 2015 and grew it to an eight-figure brand in seven years.I made mistakes along the way that made the path to eight figures longer. At times I doubted whether our business could even survive and become a real brand. I wish I would have had a guide to help me grow faster and avoid the stumbling blocks.If you've hit a plateau and want to know the next steps to take your business to the next level, then email me at josh@ecommbreakthrough.com and in your subject line say “strategy audit” for the chance to win a $10,000 comprehensive business strategy audit at no cost!Transcript Area:Andri Sadlak 00:00:00 The shift that we're talking about is search engines are becoming answer engines plus action engines. So it's already answer engines. We're already deep in it. Most of the people at least. And action engines is what a lot of people predict is going to happen next because we're going to save our time. We're going to go for convenience and trust AI. We already do, right? The good news you're watching this. So now you know that you need to pay attention. And I'm going to share with you exactly what I need to do.MC 00:00:29 Welcome to the Econ Breakthrough Podcast. Are you ready to unlock the full potential and growth in your business? You've already crossed seven figures in sales, but the challenge is knowing how to take your business to the next lev...
The Watson Weekly for May 18, 2026. Amazon launched a 30-minute delivery to take on DoorDash. eBay shuts down GameStop's bid. OpenAI puts $14 billion behind an enterprise AI play. The Watson Weekly is sponsored by Avalara. For ecommerce brands, tax compliance gets more complicated with every new channel, state, product, and market. Avalara Agentic Tax and Compliance helps automate the work behind the scenes, so merchants can deliver a smoother customer experience — with accurate tax calculation at checkout, clearer visibility into tariffs and duties, and fewer surprises for customers when their order arrives.Avalara works with ecommerce platforms like Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, and more, helping teams manage compliance faster and scale with more confidence. To learn more about Avalara's ecommerce compliance solutions, and explore resources built for growing ecommerce brands go to avalara.watsonweekly.com for more details.Amazon Now is live. Thirty-minute delivery for groceries and household essentials, starting in Atlanta, Dallas, Fort Worth, Philadelphia, and Seattle, with seven more cities queued up. Prime members pay $3.99 an order. Non-Prime pays $13.99. The strategy is direct. Smaller fulfillment centers in residential zones, aimed straight at DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Instacart.eBay's board said no to GameStop. Chairman Paul Pressler called the unsolicited bid "neither credible nor attractive." The rejection wasn't really about price. OpenAI launched the OpenAI Deployment Company, valued at $14 billion, with $4 billion freshly raised under TPG's lead. The investor list reads like a consulting roster: McKinsey, Bain, Capgemini. The mission is forward-deployed engineers embedded inside enterprises to rebuild workflows. We also break down the Watson Weekly's Shopify three-part June webinar series, The Big Green Bag of Promise, with operators from Stanley 1913, Reitmans, and Marine Layer talking honest numbers on enterprise migration. The webinars are not sponsored by Shopify but by Avalara, Domaine, and Pattern, Register here: https://streamyard.com/watch/ibqNx46Z88BfAnd the Investor Minute: Co-pilot Kit ($27M for an AGUI protocol), Cognizant's roughly $600M Australian acquisition, District's $14.7M seed for community marketplaces, Recharge buying Skio for $105M, and PayPal splitting into three new business units.
The conversation turns to the Dolphins' controversial decision to pass on Miami local standout Rueben Bain in favor of selecting Kadyn Proctor in the first round, with the guys discussing how unforgiving the narrative could become if Bain develops into a star elsewhere. They also break down Miami's offensive line situation, noting the team's commitment to building a massive left side up front. The discussion shifts to former Dolphin Christian Wilkins and what has gone wrong since his departure, including his underwhelming stint with the Raiders and current free agency status. The segment wraps with debate over whether Miami would or should consider a reunion with Wilkins depending on how the market develops.
Hour 3 opens with Alex Donno joining the show as the NFL schedule release approaches, along with more discussion around road trips, Vegas nightlife, and how the Dolphins may need to rely heavily on rookies this season. The conversation quickly shifts to major concerns on defense, particularly at the edge position, where the guys question who will step up and whether Chop Robinson is entering a true make-or-break year for his development. They also revisit the Dolphins' controversial first-round decision to pass on Miami native Rueben Bain in favor of Kadyn Proctor, debating how damaging that storyline could become if Bain develops into a star elsewhere. The hour continues with talk about Christian Wilkins' departure from Miami and whether a reunion would ever make sense after his time with the Raiders, before closing with broader NBA chatter around LeBron James' future, including speculation about potential retirement or a return to Cleveland, Miami, or Los Angeles, along with a quick update on Miami Hurricanes recruiting
Send us Fan MailEveryone wonders what comes after consulting, but the exits aren't talked about.In this episode of Consulting Unpacked, Jenny Rae (ex-Bain) breaks down the 5 most common exit paths – and why consulting opens more doors than almost any other career move.Resources:Create a free profile + access the Job Board (1K+ jobs)Create a free MC account to access foundational resources and start building your consulting skill set todayBook a free 15-minute call with Katie to talk through your specific situationConnect With Management ConsultedCreate a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Rays taking 2-of-3 from the Red Sox and they now have the best record in the American League, and 2nd best in baseball. Can the Rays sustain this run? Plus the Bucs rookie minicamp had 2 standouts, Rueben Bain Jr. and Ted Hurst. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The conversation wraps up Miami Dolphins rookie minicamp and the early tone being set for the season, with conditioning work signaling a more physical approach in practices moving forward. The guys react to former Miami standout Rueben Bain Jr. looking dominant in Tampa Bay and discuss the chip on his shoulder after sliding in the draft and being passed on by the Miami Dolphins, especially with some fans wishing he had stayed home. Instead, Miami addressed the offensive line by selecting Kadyn Proctor, a move that drew mixed reactions as the team prioritized protection up front. The segment also touches on the quarterback shift to Malik Willis with Tua Tagovailoa now in Atlanta with the Atlanta Falcons, along with disappointment from some fans that Miami didn't select more players from the University of Miami
Hour 2 opens with NBA Playoff reaction as the New York Knicks sweep the Philadelphia 76ers, sparking debate about what it means for the Eastern Conference and how injuries continue to define Joel Embiid's postseason legacy. The conversation also turns to whether the Knicks are legitimate Finals contenders after their dominant run. Joe then reacts to former Hurricanes standout Rueben Bain Jr. drawing attention in Tampa Bay, praising his nonstop motor while noting frustration from some Miami Dolphins fans who still question the decision to pass on him for Kadyn Proctor, with Joe believing both players can still succeed at the next level. Omar Kelly joins to break down Dolphins rookie minicamp, highlighting key position battles, defensive concerns, and a developing backup quarterback competition, before the hour wraps with Hollywood's Headlines covering the biggest and most unusual sports stories of the day.
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Hollywood's Headlines begins with Rueben Bain Jr. making a major impact off the field by giving back to a local elementary school, donating a reward room and essential supplies for students. The conversation then shifts to the business world, where bowling giant Lucky Strike Entertainment is facing a class action lawsuit amid ongoing concerns about the struggling bowling industry. Attention then turns to Tyreek Hill, who is back in court over an alleged domestic abuse case while also becoming a talking point in free agency discussions about where he could land next. The segment wraps up with a look ahead to WWE Backlash this weekend.
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It's finally here. Charlie and Domonique dive deep into the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, breaking down the biggest surprises, the best steals, and the perfect fits. Plus, the guys share stories from their time in Pittsburgh. 0:00 Intro 1:30 How shocked were you that Jeremiyah Love went #3? 9:07 How surprised were you when the Titans took Carnell Tate at #4? 14:00 Which team that had two 1st round picks came out of it the strongest? 14:22 Titans 16:14 Giants 19:41 Chiefs 22:07 Jets/Cowboys/Dolphins 27:56 What's your reaction to the Rams taking Ty Simpson at #13? 31:48 Were you surprised where Ioane and Bain landed? 36:19 Storytime from Pittsburgh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices